Data Architect

Summary

Join Meteor Education as a Data Architect to lead the design, development, and operationalization of scalable data and integration solutions across enterprise platforms. You will shape the enterprise data strategy and drive execution of high-performing data solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable with both long-term architectural vision and daily technical tasks, ensuring accurate and accessible data flows across systems. This pivotal role enables better decisions, learning, and outcomes by creating a data-driven culture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and champion Meteor's core values. The position is remote and offers a competitive salary.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, integration, or ETL/ELT roles
• Strong track record of successful delivery across cloud-based ecosystems and business applications
• Proven experience working with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, MuleSoft, and Reltio
• Expertise in data modeling, system integration design, API development, and transformation logic
• Proficiency with modern data tools, including Domo, Power BI, or Tableau for reporting and visualization
• Fluency in SQL and experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and job orchestration tools
• Understanding of MDM concepts, metadata, data quality, and governance frameworks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate between business and technical audiences
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and evolve the enterprise data architecture roadmap in alignment with business priorities and IT strategy
• Document and enforce enterprise data standards, naming conventions, and architectural principles
• Participate in strategic planning for data infrastructure modernization and platform expansion
• Design and implement scalable, secure data integrations and APIs using MuleSoft and internal middleware
• Develop transformation logic and mapping specifications across systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and Reltio
• Optimize and manage ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration workflows to ensure high performance and reliability
• Build and manage master data management (MDM) and governance frameworks, with tools such as Reltio
• Partner with business stakeholders to define and implement data ownership, stewardship, and quality standards
• Ensure metadata management, lineage tracking, and reference data harmonization across the enterprise
• Collaborate with infrastructure, legal, and security teams to ensure data compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, FERPA, HIPAA)
• Develop and enforce data lifecycle policies for retention, archival, and purging
• Conduct data audits, risk assessments, and remediation planning as needed
• Actively contribute to project execution, including design, development, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Support issue resolution related to data flows, APIs, integrations, or system connectivity
• Ensure that data and integration solutions are well-documented, scalable, and supportable
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams to align data flows with business requirements
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly terms
• Provide guidance and best practices to teams working with data or reporting platforms
• Provide oversight to vendor teams, contractors, or junior data engineers during project execution as required
• Enable self-service reporting and analytics by ensuring clean, accessible, and well-structured data for platforms like Domo, Power BI, and Tableau
• Partner with data analysts and business users to support operational and strategic dashboards
• Promote data literacy and usage of analytics tools across departments
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data management and integration capabilities
• Lead or participate in proof-of-concept initiatives for new data tools or platforms
• Establish best practices and drive adoption of modern data architecture patterns

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term Disability (Not employer paid)
• 401(k) + matching
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Primary Caregiver Leave (40 hours)